Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER (Commander) - Optimized

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Benjamin Levin
Jan 13, 2026
The 10 Most Fun Commanders of 2025
With almost 500 new commanders in 2025, Ben had his work cut out for him making his list of the most fun. Come see which legends made the cut.
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Hexing Squelcher
8.1%inclusion14 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Bre of Clan Stoutarm
1.2%inclusion2 decks172 decks
0%synergy
Formidable Speaker
0.9%inclusion3 decks352 decks
0%synergy
Adept Watershaper
0.6%inclusion1 decks167 decks
0%synergy
Abundant Countryside
0.6%inclusion1 decks170 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
95%inclusion585 decks614 decks
86%synergy
Colossus Hammer
85%inclusion522 decks614 decks
79%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
85%inclusion496 decks582 decks
78%synergy
Buster Sword
84%inclusion489 decks581 decks
76%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
77%inclusion474 decks614 decks
74%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
78%inclusion480 decks614 decks
73%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
73%inclusion450 decks614 decks
69%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
74%inclusion457 decks614 decks
69%synergy
Forge Anew
70%inclusion429 decks614 decks
65%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
74%inclusion435 decks586 decks
65%synergy
Top Cards
Sram, Senior Edificer
71%inclusion436 decks614 decks
63%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
69%inclusion401 decks582 decks
59%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion410 decks614 decks
9%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
65%inclusion402 decks614 decks
61%synergy
Sword of the Animist
64%inclusion390 decks614 decks
56%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
63%inclusion388 decks614 decks
60%synergy
Heroic Intervention
61%inclusion376 decks614 decks
22%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
61%inclusion354 decks582 decks
52%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
56%inclusion346 decks614 decks
53%synergy
Nature's Lore
56%inclusion342 decks614 decks
18%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
55%inclusion335 decks614 decks
42%synergy
Teferi's Protection
50%inclusion307 decks614 decks
33%synergy
Smothering Tithe
38%inclusion234 decks614 decks
25%synergy
Ancient Tomb
30%inclusion186 decks614 decks
24%synergy
Worldly Tutor
24%inclusion150 decks614 decks
12%synergy
Jeska's Will
20%inclusion123 decks614 decks
14%synergy
The One Ring
19%inclusion118 decks614 decks
15%synergy
Mana Vault
15%inclusion94 decks614 decks
13%synergy
Farewell
13%inclusion78 decks614 decks
3%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion77 decks614 decks
10%synergy
Creatures
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
47%inclusion291 decks614 decks
26%synergy
Birds of Paradise
47%inclusion287 decks614 decks
24%synergy
Professor Hojo
46%inclusion268 decks582 decks
38%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
46%inclusion266 decks582 decks
37%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
46%inclusion280 decks614 decks
42%synergy
Esper Sentinel
45%inclusion278 decks614 decks
33%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
43%inclusion261 decks614 decks
38%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
42%inclusion257 decks614 decks
37%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
41%inclusion251 decks614 decks
38%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
39%inclusion228 decks582 decks
35%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
38%inclusion234 decks614 decks
36%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
37%inclusion218 decks582 decks
33%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
34%inclusion211 decks614 decks
32%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
31%inclusion178 decks582 decks
23%synergy
Delighted Halfling
30%inclusion186 decks614 decks
20%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
30%inclusion186 decks614 decks
23%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
30%inclusion175 decks582 decks
23%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
30%inclusion182 decks614 decks
26%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
29%inclusion181 decks614 decks
27%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
29%inclusion167 decks582 decks
25%synergy
Zack Fair
28%inclusion164 decks582 decks
22%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
28%inclusion162 decks582 decks
22%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
27%inclusion165 decks614 decks
25%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
26%inclusion150 decks582 decks
20%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
24%inclusion149 decks614 decks
19%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
21%inclusion118 decks574 decks
18%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
20%inclusion125 decks614 decks
19%synergy
Bastion Protector
20%inclusion122 decks614 decks
16%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
20%inclusion120 decks614 decks
19%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
19%inclusion116 decks614 decks
15%synergy
Grand Abolisher
18%inclusion112 decks614 decks
13%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
17%inclusion105 decks614 decks
14%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
17%inclusion104 decks614 decks
14%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
17%inclusion102 decks614 decks
15%synergy
Helitrooper
13%inclusion77 decks582 decks
9%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
13%inclusion75 decks582 decks
9%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
13%inclusion77 decks614 decks
9%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
12%inclusion71 decks614 decks
9%synergy
Amy Rose
11%inclusion55 decks513 decks
10%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
10%inclusion63 decks614 decks
9%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
10%inclusion59 decks614 decks
8%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
10%inclusion59 decks614 decks
-2%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
10%inclusion59 decks614 decks
9%synergy
Lion Sash
9.4%inclusion58 decks614 decks
6%synergy
Bronze Guardian
9.4%inclusion58 decks614 decks
7%synergy
Freya Crescent
8.6%inclusion50 decks582 decks
7%synergy
Bloom Tender
7.7%inclusion47 decks614 decks
0%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
7.6%inclusion44 decks582 decks
4%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
7.6%inclusion44 decks582 decks
6%synergy
Mother of Runes
7.5%inclusion46 decks614 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
50%inclusion310 decks614 decks
-4%synergy
Clever Concealment
47%inclusion290 decks614 decks
39%synergy
Deflecting Swat
40%inclusion243 decks614 decks
27%synergy
Dispatch
38%inclusion233 decks614 decks
32%synergy
Inventory Management
35%inclusion215 decks614 decks
31%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
34%inclusion198 decks582 decks
27%synergy
Boros Charm
31%inclusion192 decks614 decks
7%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
28%inclusion161 decks582 decks
22%synergy
Akroma's Will
25%inclusion155 decks614 decks
5%synergy
Chaos Warp
25%inclusion154 decks614 decks
5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
22%inclusion138 decks614 decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion89 decks614 decks
-12%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion85 decks614 decks
4%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
13%inclusion77 decks582 decks
8%synergy
Beast Within
13%inclusion77 decks614 decks
-19%synergy
Eladamri's Call
11%inclusion70 decks614 decks
2%synergy
Silence
10%inclusion63 decks614 decks
7%synergy
Legion Leadership
9.4%inclusion58 decks614 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.1%inclusion50 decks614 decks
0%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
7.5%inclusion46 decks614 decks
5%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.2%inclusion35 decks568 decks
4%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
5.0%inclusion31 decks614 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
49%inclusion301 decks614 decks
44%synergy
Cultivate
42%inclusion255 decks614 decks
-8%synergy
Farseek
36%inclusion218 decks614 decks
-12%synergy
Vandalblast
31%inclusion193 decks614 decks
22%synergy
Rampant Growth
29%inclusion177 decks614 decks
-9%synergy
Three Visits
27%inclusion164 decks614 decks
-1%synergy
Austere Command
22%inclusion134 decks614 decks
7%synergy
Unfinished Business
22%inclusion134 decks614 decks
18%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
18%inclusion113 decks614 decks
14%synergy
Blasphemous Act
17%inclusion104 decks614 decks
-8%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
13%inclusion76 decks581 decks
11%synergy
Full Throttle
11%inclusion66 decks614 decks
8%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
10%inclusion62 decks614 decks
3%synergy
Decimate
10%inclusion59 decks614 decks
2%synergy
Kodama's Reach
8.8%inclusion54 decks614 decks
-19%synergy
Harmonize
6.5%inclusion40 decks614 decks
-3%synergy
Gamble
6.2%inclusion38 decks614 decks
3%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.0%inclusion37 decks614 decks
2%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
5.6%inclusion17 decks303 decks
2%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
5.0%inclusion31 decks614 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
55%inclusion335 decks614 decks
29%synergy
Shadowspear
54%inclusion332 decks614 decks
50%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
46%inclusion284 decks614 decks
43%synergy
Helm of the Host
45%inclusion275 decks614 decks
41%synergy
Genji Glove
44%inclusion249 decks562 decks
39%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
41%inclusion241 decks582 decks
34%synergy
Champion's Helm
40%inclusion245 decks614 decks
33%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
39%inclusion240 decks614 decks
35%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
38%inclusion235 decks614 decks
36%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion233 decks614 decks
11%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
34%inclusion207 decks614 decks
31%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
33%inclusion203 decks614 decks
31%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
32%inclusion197 decks614 decks
28%synergy
Mithril Coat
32%inclusion197 decks614 decks
28%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
29%inclusion169 decks574 decks
27%synergy
Embercleave
29%inclusion177 decks614 decks
27%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
28%inclusion162 decks582 decks
22%synergy
Darksteel Plate
27%inclusion167 decks614 decks
23%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
27%inclusion165 decks614 decks
21%synergy
Sunforger
26%inclusion158 decks614 decks
24%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
24%inclusion150 decks614 decks
23%synergy
Hero's Blade
24%inclusion149 decks614 decks
21%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
24%inclusion147 decks614 decks
22%synergy
Commander's Plate
24%inclusion147 decks614 decks
23%synergy
Nettlecyst
22%inclusion138 decks614 decks
20%synergy
Ultima Weapon
21%inclusion120 decks582 decks
17%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
19%inclusion118 decks614 decks
18%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
18%inclusion111 decks614 decks
16%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
18%inclusion111 decks614 decks
17%synergy
Basilisk Collar
18%inclusion108 decks614 decks
12%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
17%inclusion103 decks614 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
16%inclusion101 decks614 decks
15%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
16%inclusion100 decks614 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
15%inclusion90 decks614 decks
14%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
14%inclusion87 decks614 decks
11%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
13%inclusion82 decks614 decks
9%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
13%inclusion81 decks614 decks
12%synergy
Mask of Memory
12%inclusion76 decks614 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
12%inclusion75 decks614 decks
11%synergy
Power Fist
12%inclusion75 decks614 decks
10%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
12%inclusion72 decks614 decks
9%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
11%inclusion68 decks614 decks
8%synergy
Leyline Axe
11%inclusion66 decks614 decks
9%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
10%inclusion63 decks614 decks
7%synergy
Skullclamp
10%inclusion62 decks614 decks
-5%synergy
Argentum Armor
10%inclusion60 decks614 decks
9%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
10%inclusion59 decks614 decks
9%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
9.2%inclusion55 decks598 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
9.1%inclusion56 decks614 decks
8%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
8.3%inclusion51 decks614 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Aggravated Assault
49%inclusion302 decks614 decks
44%synergy
Fighter Class
36%inclusion223 decks614 decks
34%synergy
Annie Joins Up
16%inclusion97 decks614 decks
-3%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
12%inclusion75 decks614 decks
8%synergy
Sylvan Library
12%inclusion71 decks614 decks
3%synergy
Super State
10%inclusion51 decks515 decks
9%synergy
Strong Back
7.7%inclusion47 decks614 decks
4%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
7.4%inclusion43 decks582 decks
5%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
6.7%inclusion41 decks614 decks
-23%synergy
Bear Umbra
6.0%inclusion37 decks614 decks
2%synergy
Windcrag Siege
5.9%inclusion35 decks598 decks
3%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.4%inclusion33 decks614 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
40%inclusion246 decks614 decks
13%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
32%inclusion196 decks614 decks
16%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
30%inclusion182 decks614 decks
24%synergy
Urza's Saga
28%inclusion174 decks614 decks
24%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
21%inclusion131 decks614 decks
11%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
20%inclusion122 decks614 decks
15%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
18%inclusion111 decks614 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion108 decks614 decks
-1%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
16%inclusion100 decks614 decks
-3%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
16%inclusion94 decks582 decks
14%synergy
Inventors' Fair
16%inclusion99 decks614 decks
14%synergy
Buried Ruin
15%inclusion90 decks614 decks
11%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion68 decks614 decks
8%synergy
Arena of Glory
8.8%inclusion54 decks614 decks
5%synergy
Axgard Armory
7.7%inclusion47 decks614 decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.0%inclusion37 decks614 decks
2%synergy
Minas Tirith
5.2%inclusion32 decks614 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion602 decks614 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion546 decks614 decks
14%synergy
Summoning Materia
22%inclusion130 decks582 decks
17%synergy
Mox Opal
19%inclusion117 decks614 decks
17%synergy
The Aetherspark
18%inclusion109 decks614 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
14%inclusion83 decks614 decks
5%synergy
Mox Amber
11%inclusion69 decks614 decks
10%synergy
Lotus Petal
11%inclusion68 decks614 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion67 decks614 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
7.8%inclusion48 decks614 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Unity
7.2%inclusion44 decks614 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.4%inclusion39 decks614 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.4%inclusion39 decks614 decks
-6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion597 decks614 decks
6%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion596 decks614 decks
1%synergy
Forest
95%inclusion586 decks614 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion584 decks614 decks
0%synergy
Sacred Foundry
69%inclusion422 decks614 decks
29%synergy
Stomping Ground
68%inclusion416 decks614 decks
24%synergy
Temple Garden
63%inclusion389 decks614 decks
22%synergy
Exotic Orchard
63%inclusion387 decks614 decks
10%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
59%inclusion361 decks614 decks
17%synergy
Windswept Heath
57%inclusion350 decks614 decks
26%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
57%inclusion347 decks614 decks
19%synergy
Wooded Foothills
54%inclusion331 decks614 decks
24%synergy
Arid Mesa
53%inclusion323 decks614 decks
25%synergy
Rootbound Crag
52%inclusion320 decks614 decks
14%synergy
Battlefield Forge
51%inclusion316 decks614 decks
29%synergy
Brushland
50%inclusion307 decks614 decks
29%synergy
Spire of Industry
48%inclusion294 decks614 decks
43%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
48%inclusion292 decks614 decks
6%synergy
Canopy Vista
46%inclusion283 decks614 decks
-3%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
42%inclusion260 decks614 decks
14%synergy
Spectator Seating
42%inclusion260 decks614 decks
17%synergy
Jungle Shrine
42%inclusion258 decks614 decks
-13%synergy
Cinder Glade
42%inclusion258 decks614 decks
-7%synergy
Spire Garden
41%inclusion249 decks614 decks
14%synergy
Path of Ancestry
37%inclusion229 decks614 decks
3%synergy
Rugged Prairie
37%inclusion228 decks614 decks
27%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
34%inclusion211 decks614 decks
27%synergy
Game Trail
27%inclusion167 decks614 decks
7%synergy
Fortified Village
27%inclusion164 decks614 decks
6%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
26%inclusion158 decks614 decks
10%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
22%inclusion137 decks614 decks
6%synergy
Savannah
21%inclusion129 decks614 decks
10%synergy
Taiga
20%inclusion124 decks614 decks
9%synergy
Plateau
20%inclusion124 decks614 decks
10%synergy
Mossfire Valley
20%inclusion121 decks614 decks
6%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
20%inclusion120 decks614 decks
11%synergy
City of Brass
19%inclusion117 decks614 decks
12%synergy
Evolving Wilds
19%inclusion117 decks614 decks
-12%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
17%inclusion107 decks614 decks
11%synergy
Mana Confluence
17%inclusion106 decks614 decks
11%synergy
Hushwood Verge
17%inclusion105 decks614 decks
6%synergy
Starting Town
16%inclusion94 decks582 decks
14%synergy
Thornspire Verge
16%inclusion97 decks614 decks
6%synergy
Karplusan Forest
15%inclusion94 decks614 decks
-2%synergy
Sundown Pass
15%inclusion90 decks614 decks
0%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
15%inclusion90 decks614 decks
-7%synergy
Rockfall Vale
14%inclusion89 decks614 decks
-9%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
14%inclusion88 decks614 decks
12%synergy
Radiant Grove
14%inclusion84 decks614 decks
8%synergy
Lush Portico
14%inclusion84 decks614 decks
5%synergy